About this opportunity
Jabil lists this Lead Hardware / Software Test Development Engineer opportunity in saint petersburg, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Jabil is seeking a Lead Hardware/ Software Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the validation test solutions in place for server hardware manufacturing facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products in a large-scale production environment.
You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions.
You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.
How will you make an impact?
Jabil is seeking a Lead Hardware/ Software Test Development Engineer who will directly contribute to the validation test solutions in place for server hardware manufacturing facilities. You will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and reliability of hardware products in a large-scale production environment.
You will be responsible for contributing to the end-to-end architecture, definition, development and production deployment of production software applications and infrastructure spanning multiple customers and manufacturing regions.
You will also be responsible for interfacing with internal engineering, manufacturing and quality teams and our end customers to ensure your software deliverables meet the rigorous standards of Jabil’s world-class manufacturing environments.
What will you do?
Test System Development
Design and develop test systems specifically for hardware validation within high-volume manufacturing environments, including server-level (L10) and rack-level (L11/L12) systems.
This includes creating test plans, test cases, and test scripts to assess the functionality and performance of hardware components or devices such as motherboard,
memory,
CPU,
storage (SSD, HDD, NVMe) and
PCIE devices (NIC, GPU, Mezz cards, RAID cards)
Test Software Development
Create, validate, release, and maintain test software and scripts that automate the testing process. This software may include code for controlling test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, and generating test reports
Test Sustaining
Support and maintenance for the manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11-L12) level test software and infrastructure deployed at our production facilities, including the implementation of minor system configuration changes (new product variants or revisions)
Documentation
Maintain comprehensive manufacturing server (L10) and rack (L11-L12) documentation of test procedures, specifications, and Infrastructure
Collaboration
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality assurance personnel, to ensure alignment of testing requirements and quality standards
Education
BS degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field is preferred. Relevant experience will also be considered.
Experience
Minimum of 5-8 years’ experience in a role related to manufacturing test development/sustaining with enterprise server, storage or networking products is required.
Programming/scripting languages
Python,
Java,
BASH,
C, C++, experience a plus
Linux development expertise with a solid understanding of its fundamentals
CentOS
Ubuntu
Hardware and API solutions for controlling, managing and stressing L10 devices (servers, network and storage SSDs, NVMe)
IPMI,
Redfish,
mprime,
FIO,
Linpack,
ptugen,
memtester,
iperf
Creation and configuration (DHCP, PXE boot, nginx) of Virtual Machines (VMs) using VMWare
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
A combination of Education, training and experience will be considered
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with server hardware interaction, validation, and configuration.
This role requires hands-on experience with hardware-based validation and manufacturing test systems. Candidates whose experience is limited to software QA, web/application testing, or test automation frameworks without direct interaction with server hardware and manufacturing environments will not be considered.
Leading edge networking systems, hardware, software and protocols including but not limited to enterprise ethernet datacenter switching/routing L1, L2, and L3 (BGP, DHCP Relay, ECMP). Arista CloudVision is a plus.
Experience with code versioning tools (Git preferred).
Strong knowledge of professional software engineering practices for the complete software development life cycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations.
Experience working in multi-site and multi-cultural environments.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 10%
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in EE/CE, Computer Science is preferred.
10+ years of experience in the electronics manufacturing industry.
Experience with test architecture design and methodology.
Experience with hyperscale customers and environments.
Experience with 5+ of the core skills described above is preferred.
What Can Jabil Offer You?
Along with growth, stability, and the opportunity to be challenged, Jabil offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug, and Vision Insurance with HRA and HSA options
401K Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Pet Insurance
Adoption Assistance
Annual Merit Increases
Community Volunteer Opportunities
The pay range for this role is $65,500 - $117,900. Job-related, non-discriminatory factors used to determine the actual offered rate include qualifications and experience, geographic location, education, external market data, and consideration of internal equity.
The anticipated close date of this job requisition is: September 13, 2026.
As part of the total rewards package, Jabil offers benefits to enhance your health, wealth, and resilient self. These include medical, dental, and vision insurance plans; paid time off accruing at a rate of 3.07 hours during your first year of employment; 4 weeks of paid parental leave; in 2027, 11 company-paid holidays (9 fixed holidays and 2 optional floating holidays), subject to change yearly; 401(k) retirement plan; and employee stock purchase plan.
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Worksite address
saint petersburg, FL, 33739, US
Who can apply
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